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My Future Starts Today.
Gert Sibande TVET College was established in 2002 as a result of the merging of the Technical Colleges of Ermelo, Evander and Standerton. It has since expanded and has six campuses in the towns of Balfour; Ermelo; Evander; Mpuluzi; Perdekop and Standerton.
The College currently offers both National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and NATED programmes, with the different campuses offering a different mix of the programmes. Gert Sibande TVET College also has a Skills Academy and a Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator, and through all this, the College strives to be the leading college brand in South Africa.
My Future Starts Today.
Gert Sibande TVET College was established in 2002 as a result of the merging of the Technical Colleges of Ermelo, Evander and Standerton. It has since expanded and has six campuses in the towns of Balfour; Ermelo; Evander; Glenmore; Perdekop and Standerton.
The College currently offers both National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and NATED programmes, with the different campuses offering a different mix of the programmes. Gert Sibande TVET College also has a Skills Academy and a Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator, and through all this, the College strives to be a leading college brand in South Africa.
Our Campuses
Study Programmes at Gert Sibande College
National Certificate - Vocational (NCV)
National Certificate: Finance, Economics & Accounting
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Applied Accounting
- Economic Environment
- Financial Management
- New Venture Creation or
- Office Data Processing
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Activities
- Perform bookkeeping duties
- Keep record of wages, salaries, petty cash, etc.
- Prepare financial statements
National Certificate: Management
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Financial Management
- Management Practice
- Operations Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
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Activities
- Assist with communication management in organisations
- Contribute to change management and transformation in organisations
- Assist with management of productivity within organisations
National Certificate: Marketing
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Advertising & Promotions
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Office Data Processing or
- Wholesale & Retail
Activities
- Market new products
- Sell goods & services
- Research needs of customers & develop products
- Advertise & promote new products
National Certificate: Office Administration
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Business Practice
- Office Practice
- Office Data Processing
- New Venture CreationÂ
Activities
- Coordinate office correspondence
- Type letters, reports, memoranda, agendas and minutes, etc.
- Maintain equipment & stationery suppliers
National Certificate - Report 191 (Nated)
National Certificate: Business Studies: Business Management N4-N6
Nated Subjects:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Management Communication ( Offered N4 Only)
- Computer Practice
- Financial Accounting
- Sales Management (Offered in N5-N6)
- Labour Relations (Offered in N5-N6
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Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate: Business Studies: Management Assistant N4-N6
Nated Subjects
- CommunicationÂ
- Office Practice
- Information Processing
- Computer Practice
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC)or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate: Business Studies: Financial Management N4 - N6
Nated Subjects
- Computerised Financial System
- Management Communication (Offered in N4)
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management
- Cost &Â Management Accounting (Offered in N5&N6)
- Financial Accounting
- Income Tax (Offered in N6)
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC)or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate: Marketing Studies: Marketing Management N4 - N6
Nated Subjects
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management (N4-N5)
- Marketing Management (N4-N6)
- Computer Practice (N4-N5)
- Management Communication (N4)
- Sales Management ( N5-N6)
- Marketing Communication (N6)
- Marketing Research (N6
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level
National Certificate: Business Studies: Human Resources Management N4 - N6
Nated Subjects:
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
- Management Communication N4
- Computer Practice
- Personnel Management
- Personnel Training (N5-N6)
- Labour Relations (N5-N6)
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate: Business Studies: Hospitality & Catering Service N4 - N6
Nated Subjects
- Applied Management
- Catering Theory Practical
- Nutrition & Menu Planning N4
- Sanitation & Safety N4
- Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
- Computer Practice N4
- Food & Beverage Service N5
- Communication & HR N6
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate: Business Studies: Public Management N4 - N6
Nated Subjects
- Public Administration
- Municipality Administration (N5-N6)
- Computer Practice
- Management Communication N4
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
- Public Finance (N5-N6)
- Public Law N6
Admission requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate; or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4
National Certificate - Vocational (NVC)
National Certificate: Civil Engineering Construction
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
- Construction Planning
- Plant & Equipment
- Materials
- Construction Supervisory or
- Carpentry & Roof work
Activities
- To participate in the operation and maintenance of construction equipment & machinery
- Participate in the construction of roads, bridges, dams, railways, etc.
National Certificate: Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
- Electrical Principles & Practice
- Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
- Electrical Workshop Practice
- Electrical Systems & Construction
- Physical Science
- Renewable Energy Technology
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Activities
- To work as an electrical assistant at an energy producing company or a power station; at a telecommunications company, or as a private electrician.
National Certificate: Engineering & Related Design
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering Systems
- Automotive Repair & Maintenance or
- Fitting & Turning or
- Welding
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Activities
- Take part in the manufacturing of tools, machines, engines
- Take part in operations and maintenance of machines
- Participate in design of shaft and ventilation systems
National Certificate: Mechatronics
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
- Introduction to Computers
- Stored Programme Systems
- Electro Technology
- Manual Manufacturing
- Machine Manufacturing
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Mechatronic Systems
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Activities
- Assemble mechatronic systems
- Test operation of, and commission mechatronic systems
- Operate mechatronic systems
- Perform fault finding and rectify problems
- Perform maintenance work according to correct procedures
- Use hand tools and operate machine tools to produce components for maintenance and repair purposes
National Certificate: Information Technology and Computer Science (ITC)
Subjects Level 2
First additional languageÂ
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Introduction to Information System
Electronics
Introduction to Systems Development
Multi MediaÂ
Activities
This Programme covers the interpretation of software applications,
as well as the installation of network cables together with information technology principles and data processing.
This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
Subjects Level 3
First additional languageÂ
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Systems analysis and design
Computer hardware and software
Principles of Computer Programming
Multimedia
Activities
This Programme covers the interpretation of software applications,
as well as the installation of network cables together with information technology principles and data processing.
This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
Subjects Level 4
First additional languageÂ
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Systems analysis and design
Data communication and Networking
Computer Programming
Multimedia
Activities
This Programme covers the interpretation of software applications,
as well as the installation of network cables together with information technology principles and data processing.
This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
National Certificate - Report 191 (Nated)
National Certificate: Mechanical Subjects N1 - N6
Mechanical Subjects: N1 – N3
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitting and Machining Theory
- Motor Trade Theory
- Motor Machining Theory
- Motor Electrical Theory
- Mathematics
- Plant Operating Theory
Mechanical Subjects: N4 – N6
- Digital Electronics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mechano Technics
- Mathematics
- Strength of material and Structures
- Power Machines
National Certificate: Civil Subjects N1 - N6
Civil Subjects N1 – N3
- Building Drawing
- Building Science
- Bricklaying & Plastering Theory
- Mathematics
- Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
- Water and Waste-Water Treatment Practice
Civil Subjects: N4 – N6
- Building Administration
- Building & Structural Construction
- Building and Structural Survey
- Plating & Structural Steel Drawing
- Quantity Survey
National Certificate: Electrical Subjects N1 - N6
Electrical Subjects N1 – N3
- Electrical Trade Theory N1, N2
- Electrotechnology N3
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Mathematics
Electrical Subjects: N4 – N6
- Electrotechnics
- Engineering Science N4
- Industrial Electronics
- Mathematics
- Power Machine N5, N6
- Strength of Materials & Structures N5, N6Â
National Certificate - Vocational (NVC)
National Certificate: Hospitality
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Food preparation
- Hospitality Generics
- Hospitality Services
- Client Services and Human Relations
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Activities
- Manage a guest house
- Deal with client services in an accommodation facility
- Work as a waiter/waitress
- Work as a housekeeper in a hotel / Inn / guest house
National Certificate: Primary Agriculture
Subjects
- English First Additional Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematical Literacy
- Animal Production
- Plant Production
- Soil Science
- Agri-Business
- Advanced Plant Production
- Farm Planning & Mechanisation
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Activities
- Work on a farm
- Work at a nursery, botanical garden, etc.
- Plan plant & animal production
- Advise farmers on farming techniques / methods
- Advertise & sell agricultural products
